Songs with titles that start with “Tsu.” Introducing famous tracks from the Showa to Reiwa eras!
When you hear “songs with titles that start with ‘tsu,’” which ones come to mind?
It might not be easy to think of any right away, but if you look at words that start with “tsu” like “tsuki” (moon), “tsubasa” (wings), “tsuyoi” (strong), or “tsumi” (sin), chances are you’ll think, “Ah, that song!”
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of songs whose titles start with “tsu.”
Use it as a reference for shiritori with song-title restrictions, or as hints for karaoke shiritori where you connect songs by the last letter of the previous one.
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Songs with titles starting with “Tsu.” Introducing classics from the Showa to Reiwa eras! (411–420)
TSUNAMIKuwatakeisukebei
One of Southern All Stars’ signature songs, it was released in January 2000.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart a total of five times and also won the Japan Record Award.
This video is a cover version by Kuwatake Isukesuke.
Wings nowMorimoto Shōroku
The song “Tsubasa ga Ima,” which makes you feel the beginning of a new chapter, is a gentle piece perfect for graduation ceremonies.
Ever since it was broadcast on Minna no Uta in 2009, it has continued to be sung during graduation season.
Its mixed chorus of male and female voices is beautiful, making it well-suited for choral performance.
The lyrics and melody leave a strong impression, as if celebrating the moment of graduation and inspiring hope that happiness awaits in the future.
Why not sing this song on your graduation day—a piece that makes you believe that memories will surely give you a push forward?
waypointMori Hiroto
Singer-songwriter Hiroto Mori, who has gained popularity for his advanced guitar technique.
His composition skills, rooted in his instrumental prowess, are undeniable, earning him acclaim for songs that are both catchy and impactful.
Among Mori’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is “Tsūkasten” (Milestone).
It’s a refreshing, fast-paced song, yet surprisingly features a narrow vocal range and little complex pitch movement, making it unquestionably easy to sing.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
Naples in the MoonlightMoriyama Kayoko
This is Kayoko Moriyama’s Japanese cover of Italian singer Mina’s “Tintarella di Luna.” Despite being her debut single, it became a big hit.
I recommend it—the sweet, languid mood pairs beautifully with the slightly dreamlike lyrics.
Tsugaru Yosare-bushiMorinaga Motoki
This is the solo instrumental piece of the Aomori folk song Tsugaru Yosare-bushi.
It is one of the three representative pieces of Tsugaru shamisen and is said to be based on the “Yoshare-bushi” that was popular in the Tohoku region during the Tenpō era.
According to one account, Shirakawa Gunhachirō developed the prelude to this Yoshare-bushi into a Tsugaru shamisen solo piece, transforming the shamisen—which had previously been mainly an accompaniment to singing—into an instrument that could be appreciated in solo performance.
Tsuppari High School Rock’n Roll (Going to School Version)Yokohama Ginbae
Yokohama Ginbae is a rock band whose look—evoking the 1980s “tsuppari” delinquent style and biker gangs—and rock ’n’ roll sound influenced countless musicians.
Their second single, “Tsuppari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Tōkō-hen),” is still widely covered by many artists today.
Its somewhat comical, era-defining lyrics might have those in their 60s—who lived through that time—singing along with nostalgia.
Including the “Exam Edition,” released as their fourth single under a joint credit with their junior member Daisuke Shima, the sequels are also numbers you’ll definitely want to sing at karaoke.
Tsuppari High School Rock’n’Roll (Exam Edition)Yokohama Ginbae
This is the fourth single by the band Yokohama Ginbae, who sing about the lifestyle of tsuppari (delinquent youths) set to rock ’n’ roll, released in October 1981.
It’s a sequel to their second single, “Tsuppari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going to School Edition),” and depicts a tsuppari struggling as exams approach.
While tsuppari are often associated with delinquents or “bad” kids, this song portrays them clumsily doing their best to be filial to their parents.
The way the tsuppari earnestly faces the exam and ultimately fails comes across as endearing.
